A home makeover doesn't have to require new furniture, a trip to the hardware store, or a big budget. Here's how to style a space for an instant refresh.

Use Cut Branches

Use Cut Branches

An organic element in a room will help it come alive. You don't have to spend a lot of money at the florist. Just take a pair of scissors out into your yard, clip a few branches or even just a single stem, and place in a vase.

Stack Wood in the Fireplace

Stack Wood in the Fireplace

Mantels can define a space with their architectural interest, but the hearth can drain a room visually – it's a big, black hole. A stack of wood ready for a fire will help fill it out. In the spring and summer, try beautiful white birch logs for a lighter look.